Modifying the Bears Ears National Monument
1. Purpose
This brief outlines the modifications made to the Bears Ears National Monument through Proclamation 11043, underscoring the changes in size, management, and regulatory frameworks following previous proclamations.
2. Key Actions And Directives
- Modification of Monument Size: Revise Bears Ears National Monument to approximately 121,096 acres including two designated units: Shash Jáa Unit and Indian Creek Unit.
- Management Plan Development: Establish a management plan involving the Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture with stakeholder consultation.
- Disbandment of Bears Ears Commission: Terminate the BEC to facilitate direct engagement with Tribal Nations for more effective monument management.
3. Important Points
- Reducing Size but Enhancing Management: Despite the reduction in size from previous declarations, the management strategy emphasizes direct consultation with Tribes and local stakeholders.
- Protection Zones Clarified: The revision creates focused protection for significant cultural and geological features of the Monument while removing common, less significant areas.
- Expanded Access for Excluded Lands: Lands excluded from the Monument are now open for public entry under existing public land laws, enhancing access for recreational and economic activities.
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